Architectural Professional

Job Description

Job Description

The Architectural Professional is creative and detail-oriented, while working on multiple projects at a time in collaboration with project teams without compromising the standard of their work. This individual works towards producing comprehensive design and construction documents that communicate specific and precise building designs to the project team. This position positively impacts the collective team, by being an integral component in creating a long lasting beautiful project.

FOCUS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Analyzes building codes, by-laws, space and site requirements, and other technical data, to determine their

effects on architectural design.

· Collaborates with production team for solutions to design issues.

· Meets with client to review vision and design intent.

· Collaborates with the project team in preparing vision books, drawings, renderings and design presentation.

· Coordinates architecture with design professionals such as Landscape Architect, Civil engineer, Structural

Engineer, MEP Engineer and Interior Designer.

· Producing design documents for buildings that are more functional, aesthetic and durable.

· Collaborates with the project team to create and assemble the set of construction documents.

· Attends periodic site visits with the project Construction Administrator.

· Performs quality assurance checks on drawings with the Project Coordinator and Project Manager.

· Is trained in company production standards and processes.

· Works toward completing Internship hours in accordance with NCARB’s Architectural Experience Program.

SKILLS

· Has a broad understanding of how buildings are constructed.

· Knowledgeable in current design trends.

· Effectively communicates with production team.

· Proficiency in graphic and architectural drafting programs.

· Creative thinking

· Imaginative

NOTEWORTHY BEHAVIORS

This job requires connecting with people in a personable, friendly manner. The use of persuasive communication skills to gain the interest and involvement of others in the design process is an important aspect of the job. A sense of urgency is needed, to adhere to project schedules. Communication and creativity are strong aspects of this position, and inform the project’s collaboration process and final project design. The individual filling this role is essential to project team and production of the project documents; therefore, a strong ability to communicate and work well with others is vital to achieve success. An open approach to learning and implementing design standards and building code requirements is a strong aspect of this position.